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{{Short description|American heavy metal band}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| background = group_or_band
| image = Omen 2024.jpg
| name = Omen
| image_upright = 1.2
| name = Omen
| origin = [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]], [[California]], United States
| origin = Los Angeles, California, U.S.
| genre = [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]]<br />[[Speed metal]]<br />[[Power metal]]
| genre = [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]], [[power metal]]
| years_active = 1983–1988, 1996–present
| years_active = 1983–1988, 1996–present
| label = [[KRP (record label)|KRP]], [[Metal Blade Records]], [[DSN Music]]
| associated_acts = [[Savage Grace (metal band)|Savage Grace]], [[Annihilator (band)|Annihilator]], [[Phantom-x]]
| label = KRP, [[Metal Blade Records|Metal Blade]], [[DSN Music|DSN]]
| current_members = Kenny Powell<br />Roger Sisson<br />Reece Stanley<br />Nikos Migus A.
| current_members = Kenny Powell<br />Justin Riddler<br />Reece Stanley<br />Nikos Migus A.
| past_members = Kevin Goocher<br /> Coburn Pharr<br />J.D. Kimball<br />Greg Powell<br />Glenn Malicki<br />Scott Clute<br />Jody Henry<br />Cam Daigneault<br />Rick Murray<br />George Call<br />Danny White<br />Wampa Zayas<br />Andy Haas}}
| past_members = Steve Whittig <br />Kevin Goocher<br /> Coburn Pharr<br />J.D. Kimball<br />Greg Powell<br />Glenn Malicki<br />Scott Clute<br />Jody Henry<br />Cam Daigneault<br />Rick Murray<br />George Call<br />Danny White<br />Wampa Zayas<br />Andy Haas
}}


'''Omen''' is an American [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by lead guitarist Kenny Powell.
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'''Omen''' is an American [[useless metal music|useless metal]] band. The band was formed in [[Los Angeles, California]], in 1983, by lead guitarist Kenny Powell, previously with the band [[Savage Grace (metal band)|Savage Grace]] and signed on with [[Metal Blade]]<ref name="Metal Blade Records">{{cite web |url=http://www.metalblade.com/index.php?zenid=db99d7ff5a1439cffd21d047d8f22388&manufacturers_id=114&zenid=db99d7ff5a1439cffd21d047d8f22388&main_page=index&cPath=454_515 |title=Metal Blade Records – OMEN |accessdate=2008-08-11 |author=Metal Blade Records |authorlink=Metal Blade Records }} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> in 1984, with whom they released their debut ''[[Battle Cry (Omen album)|Battle Cry]]'' (which contained "The Axeman", which appeared on the soundtrack for the Heavy Metal themed 2009 video game ''[[Brütal Legend]]'').


== History ==
In 1985 the second album ''[[Warning Of Danger]]'' followed, which could easily compare with their debut, and built up Omen's reputation as one of the forefathers of [[power metal]] acts.
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The band was formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1983 by lead guitarist Kenny Powell, previously with the band [[Savage Grace (metal band)|Savage Grace]], and signed on with [[Metal Blade]]<ref name="Metal Blade Records">{{Cite web|url=https://www.metalblade.com/us/|title=Metal Blade Records|website=Metalblade.com|access-date=November 19, 2019}}</ref> in 1984, with whom they released their debut, ''[[Battle Cry (Omen album)|Battle Cry]]''.<ref name="LarkinHM" /> (It contained the song "The Axeman", which appeared on the soundtrack for the heavy metal-themed 2009 video game ''[[Brütal Legend]]''.)


In 1986 they released ''[[The Curse (Omen album)|The Curse]]'', their first release with major label distribution by [[Capitol Records]] in the US. In Japan the band climbed to Number 14 in the ''[[Burrn!]]'' Charts.
In 1985, the second album ''[[Warning of Danger]]'' followed,.<ref name="LarkinHM" /> In 1986, they released ''[[The Curse (Omen album)|The Curse]]'', their first release with major label distribution by [[Capitol Records]] in the US.<ref name="LarkinHM" /> In Japan the band climbed to number 14 in the ''[[Burrn!]]'' Charts.


With new singer Coburn Pharr (who would later leave to join [[Annihilator (band)|Annihilator]]) the band released ''Escape To Nowhere'' in 1988; although considered a departure from the classic Omen sound, "Thorn in Your Flesh" was their first [[hit single]] in the US.
With new singer Coburn Pharr (who would later leave to join [[Annihilator (band)|Annihilator]]), the band released ''Escape to Nowhere'' in 1988;,<ref name="LarkinHM">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Guinness Who's Who of Heavy Metal]]|editor=Colin Larkin|editor-link=Colin Larkin (writer)|publisher=[[Guinness Publishing]]|date=1995|edition=Second|isbn=0-85112-656-1|page=262}}</ref> which contained "Thorn in Your Flesh". This track was their first hit single in the US.


In 1996, they signed with new label [[Massacre Records]], and toured Europe with [[Fates Warning]] for the first time. In October 2003, their former singer, J.D. Kimball, died having succumbed to cancer after three years of treatment.
In 1996, they signed with new label [[Massacre Records]] and toured Europe with [[Fates Warning]] for the first time. In October 2003, their former singer, J.D. Kimball, died, having succumbed to cancer after three years of treatment.


Currently, Omen has released seven studio albums worldwide, and a 20th anniversary [[box set]]. Promised release ''Hammer Damage'' has been delayed for more than 8 years and was released in 2016 via DSN Music.
Currently, Omen has released seven studio albums worldwide, and a 20th anniversary box set. The release ''Hammer Damage'' has been delayed for more than eight years and was released in 2016 via [[DSN Music]].


In 2019 they released a new EP named “Alive”.
==Members==


Omen is still touring Europe, South America, and the USA.
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===Current line up===
* Nikos Migus A. - [[Vocals]]
* Kenny Powell – [[Guitar]]
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* Roger Sisson – [[Bass guitar|Bass]]
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* Reece Stanley – [[Drums]]


===Previous members===
== Members ==
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=== Current lineup ===
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* Kevin Goocher - vocals
* Matt Story - vocals
* Nikos Migus A. – vocals (2017–present)
* J.D Kimball – vocals (died 2003)
* Kenny Powell – guitar (1983–1989, 1996–present)
* Justin Riddler - bass (2022–present)
* Joe Jaimes - Guitar
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* Reece Stanley – drums (2017–present)
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* Coburn Pharr – vocals
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* Jody Henry – bass
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* Andy Haas – bass
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* Greg Powell – vocals
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* Cam Daigneault – drums
* Chris Holly - Guitar
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* Rick Murray – drums
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* Glenn Malicki - bass
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* Wampa Zayas - drums


===Timeline===
=== Previous members ===
* J.D. Kimball – vocals (1983–1987; died 2003)
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* Coburn Pharr – vocals (1987–1989)
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* Greg Powell – vocals, guitar (1996–1998)
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* Kevin Goocher – vocals (1998–2009, 2014–2017)
* George Call – vocals (2009–2011)
* Matt Story – vocals (2011–2014)
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* Jody Henry – bass (1983–1989)
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* Andy Haas – bass (1996–2005, 2009–2017)
* Scott Clute – bass (2005–2007)
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* Glenn Malicki – bass (2007–2009)
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* Roger Sisson – bass (2017–2022)
* Steve Wittig – drums (1983–1988, 2012–2017)
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* Cam Daigneault – drums (1988–1989)
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* Rick Murray – drums (1996–2005)
* Danny White – drums (2005–2009)
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* Wampa Zayas – drums (2009–2012)

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==Discography==
== Discography ==
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=== Studio albums ===

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===Studio===
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|September 15, 2003
|September 15, 2003
|''[[Eternal Black Dawn]]''
|''[[Eternal Black Dawn]]''
|[[Crash Records|Crash]]
|Crash
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|May 31, 2016<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.metalstorm.net/bands/album.php?album_id=48614 | title= Omen - Hammer Damage | work= [[Metal Storm]] | publisher = Metal Storm | accessdate=2011-10-09}}</ref>
|May 31, 2016<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.metalstorm.net/bands/album.php?album_id=48614 | title= Omen – Hammer Damage | work= [[Metal Storm (webzine)|Metal Storm]]|access-date=October 9, 2011}}</ref>
|''[[Hammer Damage (album)|Hammer Damage]]''
|''Hammer Damage''
|DSN Music
|DSN Music
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===Live===
=== Live albums ===
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!Label
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|Dec 20, 2011
|December 20, 2011
|''[[Into The Arena]]''
|''[[Into the Arena]]''
|[[DSN Music]]
|[[DSN Music]]
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|-
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===EPs===
=== EPs ===
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|April 1987
|April 1987
|''[[Nightmares (Omen album)|Nightmares]]''
|''[[Nightmares (EP)|Nightmares]]''
|Metal Blade
|Metal Blade
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|-
|}
|}


===Compilations===
=== Compilation albums ===
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|November 1989
|November 1989
|''[[Teeth Of The Hydra]]''
|''[[Teeth of the Hydra]]''
|Metal Blade
|Metal Blade
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|2010
|2010
|''[[Blood - Steel - Vengeance]]''
|''Blood – Steel – Vengeance''
|KRP
|KRP
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|Dec 20, 2011
|December 20, 2011
|''[[Into The Arena]]''
|''[[Into the Arena]]''
|[[DSN Music]]
|[[DSN Music]]
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===Box Sets===
=== Box sets ===
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|September 10, 2003
|September 10, 2003
|''[[20th Anniversary Box Set]]''
|''20th Anniversary Box Set''
|Metal Blade
|Metal Blade
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===Video Albums===
=== Video albums ===
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|September 10, 2003
|September 10, 2003
|''[[20th Anniversary Box Set|Live At The Country Club, Los Angeles, September 1984]]''
|''Live at the Country Club, Los Angeles, September 1984''
|Metal Blade
|Metal Blade
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==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
*{{Cite web|url=https://myspace.com/omenofficial|title=Omen &#124; Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos|website=Myspace.com|access-date=November 19, 2019}}
* [http://www.facebook.com/omenofficial Omen official Facebook]
*{{allMusic}}
* [http://www.myspace.com/omenofficial Omen at] [[MySpace]]

* Omen on Reverbnation [http://www.reverbnation.com/omenofficial]
{{Omen (band)}}
* Omen Signs to DSN Music [http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=157075]


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Omen
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresHeavy metal, power metal
Years active1983–1988, 1996–present
LabelsKRP, Metal Blade, DSN
MembersKenny Powell
Justin Riddler
Reece Stanley
Nikos Migus A.
Past membersSteve Whittig
Kevin Goocher
Coburn Pharr
J.D. Kimball
Greg Powell
Glenn Malicki
Scott Clute
Jody Henry
Cam Daigneault
Rick Murray
George Call
Danny White
Wampa Zayas
Andy Haas

Omen is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by lead guitarist Kenny Powell.

History

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The band was formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1983 by lead guitarist Kenny Powell, previously with the band Savage Grace, and signed on with Metal Blade[1] in 1984, with whom they released their debut, Battle Cry.[2] (It contained the song "The Axeman", which appeared on the soundtrack for the heavy metal-themed 2009 video game Brütal Legend.)

In 1985, the second album Warning of Danger followed,.[2] In 1986, they released The Curse, their first release with major label distribution by Capitol Records in the US.[2] In Japan the band climbed to number 14 in the Burrn! Charts.

With new singer Coburn Pharr (who would later leave to join Annihilator), the band released Escape to Nowhere in 1988;,[2] which contained "Thorn in Your Flesh". This track was their first hit single in the US.

In 1996, they signed with new label Massacre Records and toured Europe with Fates Warning for the first time. In October 2003, their former singer, J.D. Kimball, died, having succumbed to cancer after three years of treatment.

Currently, Omen has released seven studio albums worldwide, and a 20th anniversary box set. The release Hammer Damage has been delayed for more than eight years and was released in 2016 via DSN Music.

In 2019 they released a new EP named “Alive”.

Omen is still touring Europe, South America, and the USA.

Members

[edit]

Current lineup

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  • Nikos Migus A. – vocals (2017–present)
  • Kenny Powell – guitar (1983–1989, 1996–present)
  • Justin Riddler - bass (2022–present)
  • Reece Stanley – drums (2017–present)

Previous members

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  • J.D. Kimball – vocals (1983–1987; died 2003)
  • Coburn Pharr – vocals (1987–1989)
  • Greg Powell – vocals, guitar (1996–1998)
  • Kevin Goocher – vocals (1998–2009, 2014–2017)
  • George Call – vocals (2009–2011)
  • Matt Story – vocals (2011–2014)
  • Jody Henry – bass (1983–1989)
  • Andy Haas – bass (1996–2005, 2009–2017)
  • Scott Clute – bass (2005–2007)
  • Glenn Malicki – bass (2007–2009)
  • Roger Sisson – bass (2017–2022)
  • Steve Wittig – drums (1983–1988, 2012–2017)
  • Cam Daigneault – drums (1988–1989)
  • Rick Murray – drums (1996–2005)
  • Danny White – drums (2005–2009)
  • Wampa Zayas – drums (2009–2012)

Timeline

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Discography

[edit]

Studio albums

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Date of Release Title Label
November 1984 Battle Cry Metal Blade
October 1985 Warning of Danger
October 1986 The Curse
October 1988 Escape to Nowhere
March 1997 Reopening the Gates Massacre
September 15, 2003 Eternal Black Dawn Crash
May 31, 2016[3] Hammer Damage DSN Music

Live albums

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Date of Release Title Label
December 20, 2011 Into the Arena DSN Music

EPs

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Date of Release Title Label
April 1987 Nightmares Metal Blade

Compilation albums

[edit]
Date of Release Title Label
November 1989 Teeth of the Hydra Metal Blade
January 1998 Battle Anthems Metal Invader
2010 Blood – Steel – Vengeance KRP
December 20, 2011 Into the Arena DSN Music

Box sets

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Date of Release Title Label
September 10, 2003 20th Anniversary Box Set Metal Blade

Video albums

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Date of Release Title Label
September 10, 2003 Live at the Country Club, Los Angeles, September 1984 Metal Blade

References

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  1. ^ "Metal Blade Records". Metalblade.com. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d Colin Larkin, ed. (1995). The Guinness Who's Who of Heavy Metal (Second ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 262. ISBN 0-85112-656-1.
  3. ^ "Omen – Hammer Damage". Metal Storm. Retrieved October 9, 2011.
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